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Barley south of Ethelton, Sask. on Aug. 3, 2017. (Dave Bedard photo)

Feed weekly outlook: Barley bids soften as attention turns to new crop

MarketsFarm — Feed barley bids in the key cattle feeding area of southern Alberta are coming under some pressure, as attention begins to turn to the new crop. “Demand is dropping off here a little bit,” said Allen Pirness of Market Place Commodities in Lethbridge. Feedlots have extended coverage through the spring and into the

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market balancing many variables

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen April 2, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian yearling markets traded steady to $3 higher while calves were $4 lower to $5 higher depending on the region. Weakness in the live and feeder cattle futures contributed to the variable price structure; however, Alberta packers were buying fed cattle in the range of $268-$270 on a dressed basis,

CME May 2019 feeder cattle with Bollinger (20,2) bands, a gauge of market volatility. (Barchart)

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market incorporates risk premium following U.S. floods

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 29, 2019

Compared to the previous week, western Canadian feeder cattle sold steady to $4 higher the week ending March 23. Favourable spring weather enhanced demand for yearlings from major finishing operations; Lethbridge-area markets were notably $3-$5 higher as feedlots focused on local cattle. While feeding margins remain in negative territory, strength in the deferred live cattle

Crops, Markets, Weather

Feed weekly outlook: Spring weather may swing Prairie feed markets

By GFM Network News, Phil Franz-Warkentin March 22, 2019

MarketsFarm — Weather conditions have the potential to swing feed grain markets in Western Canada over the next few weeks, although prices generally remain steady for the time being. “Spring is here, and as the snow melts it creates mud, road bans and all that lovely stuff,” said Brandon Motz of CorNine Commodities in Lacombe,

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder market continues consolidation pattern

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen March 19, 2019

Compared to last week, western Canadian feeder cattle markets traded $3-$5 on either side of unchanged. The market was quite variable across the Prairies. Demand from south of the border evaporated due to adverse weather while southern Alberta experienced favourable spring conditions. Alberta packers were buying fed cattle at $260 on a dressed basis, up

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Winter conditions weigh on feeder market

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 26, 2019

Western Canadian feeder cattle prices were relatively unchanged from week-ago levels. The major feeding regions from Alberta to the U.S. Midwest and southern Plains have all experienced severe storms and extreme temperatures. The forecast for southern Alberta calls for lows of -25 to -32 C over the next seven days. Auction markets have a few

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Cattle set one-year high on weather, supply concerns

By GFM Network News, Tom Polansek February 23, 2019

Chicago | Reuters — U.S. cattle futures reached a one-year high on Friday on concerns that cold, snowy weather next week may tighten supplies by slowing weight gain and transportation of livestock. Snowfall is expected to increase across the U.S. Plains, where the temperature outlook also is trending colder, according to weather forecaster Radiant Solutions.

Livestock, Markets

Klassen: Feeder cattle succumb to negative margins

By GFM Network News, Jerry Klassen February 12, 2019

Alberta fed cattle prices have dropped nearly $15 over the past three weeks. Feedlot margins are deep in red ink, with losses amounting to $200-250 per head. Compared to last week, yearlings and calves over 700 lbs. traded $3-$5 lower; calves under 700 lbs. were down $5-$8 with some feeder markets in Alberta dropping as

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Little to change for Prairie prices

By GFM Network News, Glen Hallick - MarketsFarm February 7, 2019

As feedlots reduce their cattle numbers, demand for feed grains has declined on the Canadian Prairies, according to Market Place Commodities trader Allen Pirness at Lethbridge. “It’s a pretty calm time of year. The feedlots are shipping a lot of fat cattle more than they are replacing. Their grain consumption drops off a little bit

Crops, Markets

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie prices stable during mild winter

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm, GFM Network News January 18, 2019

With the mild winter Western Canada has been experiencing, feed grain buyers expect prices should stay quiet for the next while. “I would say the buyers have adequate coverage for January, February, even a bit of March. And I would say we maybe have seen the (barley) price soften up a bit,” said Nelson Neumann,

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Feed weekly outlook: Barley bids soften as attention turns to new crop

Klassen: Feeder market balancing many variables

Klassen: Feeder market incorporates risk premium following U.S. floods

Feed weekly outlook: Spring weather may swing Prairie feed markets

Klassen: Feeder market continues consolidation pattern

Klassen: Winter conditions weigh on feeder market

U.S. livestock: Cattle set one-year high on weather, supply concerns

Klassen: Feeder cattle succumb to negative margins

Feed weekly outlook: Little to change for Prairie prices

Feed weekly outlook: Prairie prices stable during mild winter

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